MedStar Health Outpatient Behavioral Health at Washington

MedStar Health Outpatient Behavioral Health at Washington is a Joint Commission accredited behavioral health center providing comprehensive outpatient mental health and addiction treatment in Northeast Washington, DC. They deliver trauma informed evidence based care through a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and licensed therapists.

MedStar Health participates with most major health insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare, along with many commercial insurers and managed care companies and are accredited by The Joint Commission.

Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs

MedStar's core offerings include structured day treatment through their Partial Hospitalization Program which meets five days per week from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and an Intensive Outpatient Program meeting three days weekly.

Licensed as Washington DC's first state approved partial hospitalization program since 1983 the center has over 40 years of experience delivering addiction treatment.

Treatment integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies to address both mental health and addiction challenges. Sessions focus on building practical coping skills while addressing underlying patterns, with psychiatric evaluations and medication management available alongside therapy.

Specialized Addiction Treatment for Diverse Groups

MedStar offers dedicated programming for military members, veterans, and first responders facing unique trauma and stress related needs. The center provides gender specific and gender affirming treatment options that respect diverse identities.